So you want to become a Golf Professional?

Many people express an interest in becoming a golf professional, but without having a clear idea about what is involved. This page gives those who may be interested in a career in professional golf a brief introduction to the opportunities.

Career as a PGA of New Zealand Professional

Globally golf is a $100 billion a year industry, and with this in mind the PGA has developed its training into a truly holistic internationally recognised qualification. To meet the diversifying golf market, education is of the utmost importance to the game with the PGA of New Zealand leading the way in this area.

Becoming a Qualified PGA Professional

A golfer who becomes a professional by completing the PGA Academy Trainee Programme has the opportunity not only to play at professional level, but also to pursue a career as a qualified coach, club repair expert, and sales and fitting retailer.

Becoming a PGA Tour Player

Do you have aspirations to become New Zealand's next Michael Campbell? Read on.....

A player wishing to earn his or her living playing Professional golf tournaments must first gain a Tour Card at a Qualifying "School" run by the various Tours around the world. The New Zealand PGA is associated with the PGA Tour of Australasia which controls and organises such qualifying tournaments in Australia.